Car break-ins are on the rise in Louisville. Here are the top 3 targeted trucks.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Car break-ins are on the rise in Louisville.

Louisville Metro Police said Wednesday that thieves are targeting trucks the most.

"In my career, I've never seen anything like it," LMPD Assistant Chief Bryan Eldelen said.

Eldelen said officers are noticing more car breaks-ins on Saturday evenings into Sunday mornings all around the city.

"We're seeing a huge spike all across the city," Edelen said. "It's not isolated. It's hitting every geographical area of this city."

Thieves are finding more opportunities across the county.

"J'town, St. Matthew, Shively, you name it," Edelen said. "Any agency here in Jefferson County is experiencing this."

Car break-ins are up 44% in Louisville compared to 2025. Edelen said many happen on the weekends.

"The vast majority of people are out away from their vehicles," Edelen said. "Whether it be at a club, at a bar, at a restaurant, on a Saturday evening."

Of the 2,320 break-ins reported to LMPD, three trucks are the most popular: Chevy Silverado, Ford F-150 and Ram 1500.

2026 most targeted vehicles for car break-ins across Louisville — Of the 2,320 break-ins reported to LMPD, three trucks are the most popular: Chevy Silverado, Ford F-150 and Ram 1500.
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LMPD said trucks are the most common target because they're more likely to have guns inside.

"That's not just a belief we have," Edelen said. "That's actually what we're being told by some of the suspects that are being caught by our detectives within these divisions."

Thieves check handles for unlocked doors. This grants easy access to valuables, such as purses and wallets. However, LMPD said their real targets are guns.

"Each time a gun is stolen, it increases the likelihood that our violent crime stats may go up," Edelen said.

So far in 2026, 179 guns have been stolen out of cars. If you don't want to become the next victim, LMPD asks you to lock your doors, close your windows and take your belongings inside.

"Do your part," Edelen said. "Please don't leave firearms in your vehicle."

Edelen also said LMPD is finding that groups are heavily involved in car break-ins.

"A lot of those groups have been identified, and a lot of them have actually been locked up," he said.

Anyone with information in any crime is encouraged to call LMPD's anonymous Crime Tip Line at 502-574-LMPD (5673). Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the department's online Crime Tip Portal by clicking here.